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I saw your review for the spira 21, but not the 22. The meteor doesn't interest me in the slightest though :S I already expect an even balance victor to be head-heavy when compared to carlton, and that's not my thing at all.

I've never owned a Victor before, but the Spira 22 (http://www.victorracquets.com/PRODUC...2/Default.aspx) extra stiff 4U has caught my attention. That said, I can't find any reviews on it (only a mid-stiff 3U), and it seems to be even harder to find for sale (to Belgium at least; america has it good ). I'm wondering if somebody has some wise words to say

Currently using an extra stiff carlton which I love, but can't buy any more. Since it's got a crack, I need a racket in reserve.

I want even balance by Carlton standards, the racket I'm currently using. Previously I used head light, but already went to even balance to cater to my smash power. I'm now happy with my drives, smashes and clears, so I really don't want to move even head-heavier.
That's why both the BS10 and the Spira 22 appealed to me: very stiff shaft, available in 4U and not head heavy. The spira appeals to me more because it sounds like a faster racket than the BS10, and that really suits my play.

The Spira 22 in the reviews I've read, however, don't seem to be the specs seen on victor's website linked above, so I think it's a different version (I read that country codes affect stiffness, and the racket is available in both 3U and 4U).

I've never owned a Victor before, but the Spira 22 (http://www.victorracquets.com/PRODUC...2/Default.aspx) extra stiff 4U has caught my attention. That said, I can't find any reviews on it (only a mid-stiff 3U), and it seems to be even harder to find for sale (to Belgium at least; america has it good ). I'm wondering if somebody has some wise words to say

Currently using an extra stiff carlton which I love, but can't buy any more. Since it's got a crack, I need a racket in reserve.

the spira series (SP21, SP22) have in general not received very good reception so far from badminton players. so much so that Victor is planning to / considering discontinuing the Spira series.

I've never owned a Victor before, but the Spira 22 (http://www.victorracquets.com/PRODUC...2/Default.aspx) extra stiff 4U has caught my attention. That said, I can't find any reviews on it (only a mid-stiff 3U), and it seems to be even harder to find for sale (to Belgium at least; america has it good ). I'm wondering if somebody has some wise words to say

Currently using an extra stiff carlton which I love, but can't buy any more. Since it's got a crack, I need a racket in reserve.

i got BS10 3U & SP22 4U (added victor power lead tape at 3,6 & 9o'clock) and play with both for quite sometimes...imho, if u are looking for fast speed and better smashing power, go for BS10 for sure. SP22 is just like 'nothing' special to get impressed. I switch to SP22 when i feel like playing with leisure or my opponent level is somewhat beginner extra stiff?? yes, but good for defence only.